Mumbai (Maharashtra): The stock market commenced trading on a positive note, with both the Sensex and Nifty showcasing a robust upward momentum.
As the opening bell rang, the Sensex surged by 288.25 points, reaching 71,643.47, while the Nifty observed a gain of 99.00 points, opening at 21,612.90.
At 10:12 am, Sensex was trading 432.71 points higher at 71,787.93, whereas Nifty was trading 137.00 points up at 21,650.00.
This bullish start was reflected in the market breadth among Nifty companies, with 41 marking advances and 8 experiencing declines in the initial moments of the trading session.
Leading the pack among the Nifty gainers were Adani Ports, Bajaj Auto, LT, Wipro, and TCS. On the flip side, Britannia, UPL, Eicher Motors, HDFC Life, and Maruti found themselves among the top losers during the early trading hours.
